Best of Michel Sleiman

Best of Michel Sleiman

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Lebanon's newly named Prime Minister Tammam Salam speaks to the press following his official appointment by President Michel Sleiman at the presidential palace in Baabda east of the Lebanese capital Beirut on April 6, 2013. Salam's appointment comes two weeks after Najib Mikati resigned and effectively brought down his Hezbollah-dominated government. AFP PHOTO / ANWAR AMRO

Lebanon's newly named Prime Minister Tammam Salam speaks to the press following his official appointment by President Michel Sleiman at the presidential palace in Baabda east of the Lebanese capital Beirut on April 6, 2013. Salam's appointment comes two weeks after Najib Mikati resigned and effectively brought down his Hezbollah-dominated government. AFP PHOTO / ANWAR AMRO

Death anniversary of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafic Hariri in Lebanon

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Former Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri (C), son of Rafic Hariri, new Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam (L3) and Lebanese President Michel Suleiman (R3) attend to mark the tenth anniversary of the assassination of the former PM Rafic Hariri, in Lebanon, Beirut on February 14, 2015.

Former Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri (C), son of Rafic Hariri, new Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam (L3) and Lebanese President Michel Suleiman (R3) attend to mark the tenth anniversary of the assassination of the former PM Rafic Hariri, in Lebanon, Beirut on February 14, 2015.

Death anniversary of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafic Hariri in Lebanon

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Former Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri (C), son of Rafic Hariri, new Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam (L) and Lebanese President Michel Suleiman (R) attend to mark the tenth anniversary of the assassination of the former PM Rafic Hariri, in Lebanon, Beirut on February 14, 2015.

Former Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri (C), son of Rafic Hariri, new Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam (L) and Lebanese President Michel Suleiman (R) attend to mark the tenth anniversary of the assassination of the former PM Rafic Hariri, in Lebanon, Beirut on February 14, 2015.

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Former Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri (C), flanked by Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam (L) and former Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, attends a gathering to mark the tenth anniversary of the assassination of his father and former prime minister Rafiq Hariri, on February 14, 2015, at the Biel Convention Centre in downtown Beirut. Lebanese paid their respects to the late former prime minister, a decade after his assassination in a massive and shocking suicide bombing that destabilised the fragile country. AFP PHOTO / ANWAR AMRO

Former Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri (C), flanked by Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam (L) and former Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, attends a gathering to mark the tenth anniversary of the assassination of his father and former prime minister Rafiq Hariri, on February 14, 2015, at the Biel Convention Centre in downtown Beirut. Lebanese paid their respects to the late former prime minister, a decade after his assassination in a massive and shocking suicide bombing that destabilised the fragile country. AFP PHOTO / ANWAR AMRO

Arab League Summit

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In this PPO handout, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) (R) meets with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman while attending the Arab League summit March 25, 2014 in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia. Leaders of Arab nations focused on the conflict in Syria and are expected to hear from its opposition National Coalition (NC) head Ahmad al-Jarba.

In this PPO handout, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) (R) meets with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman while attending the Arab League summit March 25, 2014 in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia. Leaders of Arab nations focused on the conflict in Syria and are expected to hear from its opposition National Coalition (NC) head Ahmad al-Jarba.

Leaders Gather For Arab-African Summit

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In this handout photo provided by the PPO, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (2R) meets with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman (2L) during the Arab-African Summit November 19, 2013 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Leaders gathered for the two-day summit to discuss economic ties between Africa and the Gulf.

In this handout photo provided by the PPO, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (2R) meets with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman (2L) during the Arab-African Summit November 19, 2013 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Leaders gathered for the two-day summit to discuss economic ties between Africa and the Gulf.

68th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly Begins

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Lebanese President Michel Sleiman addresses the U.N. General Assembly on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman addresses the U.N. General Assembly on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

68th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly Begins

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Lebanese President Michel Sleiman addresses the U.N. General Assembly on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman addresses the U.N. General Assembly on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

68th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly Begins

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Lebanese President Michel Sleiman addresses the U.N. General Assembly on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman addresses the U.N. General Assembly on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

68th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly Begins

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Lebanese President Michel Sleiman addresses the U.N. General Assembly on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman addresses the U.N. General Assembly on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

68th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly Begins

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U.S. President Barack Obama talks during a bilateral meeting with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman at the U.N. headquarters on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

U.S. President Barack Obama talks during a bilateral meeting with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman at the U.N. headquarters on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

68th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly Begins

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Lebanese President Michel Suleiman speaks during a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama at the U.N. headquarters on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman speaks during a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama at the U.N. headquarters on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

68th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly Begins

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Lebanese President Michel Suleiman speaks during a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama at the U.N. headquarters on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman speaks during a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama at the U.N. headquarters on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Over 120 prime ministers, presidents and monarchs are gathering this week for the annual meeting at the temporary General Assembly Hall at the U.N. headquarters while the General Assembly Building is closed for renovations.

Palestinian President Abbas Visits Lebanon

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In this handout photo provided by PPO, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) walks with Lebanese President General Michel Suleiman on July 3, 2013 in Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanon is now home to the largest number of Syrian refugees who have fled the conflict in that country. Both Lebanon and Syria have also historically hosted significant populations of Palestinian refugees.

In this handout photo provided by PPO, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) walks with Lebanese President General Michel Suleiman on July 3, 2013 in Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanon is now home to the largest number of Syrian refugees who have fled the conflict in that country. Both Lebanon and Syria have also historically hosted significant populations of Palestinian refugees.